The Effect of Spirulina Algae on Inflamation Status and Appetite in Obese Individuals
Phase 2
- Conditions
- OBESITY.Obesity, Unspecified
- Registration Number
- IRCT2015071619082N8
- Lead Sponsor
- Tabriz University of Medical Science
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 64
Inclusion Criteria
Tendency to attend the trial; BMI in the range of 30-39 kg/m2; age limit between 20 and 50 of years.
Exclusion criteria: History of GI disease, diabetes, infections, cancers and drug therapy; consumption of any antioxidant multi-vitamins, fiber and Omega 3 supplements 3 months before and during the trial; pregnancy and breast feeding; menopause; following weight loss diets 3 months before and during the trial; history of renal diseases, CVD and recent surgeries; consumption of weight effective drugs (hormones and antidepressant drugs), diuretics, antibiotics; effective drugs on inflammation status.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Serum Concentrtaion of Macrophage Inhibitory Cytokine-1 (MIC-1). Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: ELISA, pg/ml.;Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) status. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Spectrophotometry, U/ml.;Glutathione Peroxidase (GPX) status. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Spectrophotometry,Mu/ml.;Anthropometric parameters. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Weight, kg; Height, cm.;Appetite. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Energy intake, macronutrients. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention begins. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Physical activity. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention begins. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.